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Commit to starting a task imperfectly, procrastination often comes from perfectionism, which can be

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paralyzing because we cannot possibly be perfect.

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The antidote to perfection extremism is embracing and perfection.

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For example, we can use to write an imperfect opening paragraph.

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This commitment can help us get started, which provides invaluable momentum work next to others who

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are working to use the positive social pressure of being around working people to pursue to work.

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We're less inclined to goof off when those around us are on task.

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Um, use shorter and uninterrupted work sessions.

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It's easier to get started on a task when we know we will.

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We will be working on it for a limited amount of time.

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Consider tying the Pomodoro technique in which you do very focused work for twenty five minutes intervals

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and take short breaks in between.

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There are many apps that make it easy to use this approach, though.

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Of course all you need is a timer to figure out how to do things.

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If you discover that a lack of knowledge is feeding your procrastination, add the learning you need

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as a subtask for what you're working on.

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For example, if you're not sure how to create a specific type of spreadsheet, Blackawton online tutorial

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that covers the topics, give yourself small rewards, use with the reinforcement to overcome the negative

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reinforcement of procrastination.

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Research shows that even if we change nothing else, giving ourselves incentive incentives to work significantly

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changes our behaviors.

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Maybe you give yourself a 15 minute break to do whatever you want after working for 50 minutes, or

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you get to eat a small cheat after every five pages you read.

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Just be careful that the rewards don't keep you from getting back to the task to track your progress.

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Um, one simple way to reward ourselves is by noting our progress toward a goal.

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For example, Alex could have made an outline for his beeper and crossed off each section as he completed

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the satisfaction of seeing his progress would feed his motivation to keep going.